EGBUJOR, OZIOMA ALMA

E-mail: ad4j1w@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 346-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse in acute care, skilled care, long term care, hospice care, respite care, rehabilitation services and correctional nursing. Reliable, dependable, responsible for day to day direct patient care, work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes.

EDUCATION

(UNN) BSN

(SONEM) Associate Diploma in Nursing (RN)

LICENSURES / CERTIFICATION

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS/ACLS)

Overview of Skin Breakdown, Prevention, Identification, and Nursing Intervention

PICC Line Training for Health Professionals

IV Procedures for Health Staff Registered Professional Nurse

Crisis Prevention Institute certification for RN(CPI)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Hospice De LA Cruz, Albuquerque NM

January 2023-February 2024

Hospice Nurse(RN, BSN)

Discusses and explains prognosis.

Perform patients assessments and review medical histories.

Monitor vitals, assess breathing, pain and monitor pressure ulcers (wounds).

Checks your living space for any safety hazards. Obtain a physician’s order for oxygen (as indicated), a hospital bed, medications, and other supplies as necessary.

Teach family/caregivers about medication indications and side effects.

Educate you on how to administer medications and answer any questions.

Create a plan of care for all professional caregivers to follow. Supervise certified home health aides (CHHAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

Educates your family about the disease process, hospice philosophy, nutrition, medication, and skin care.

Review and discuss the DNR (do not resuscitate) document.

Collaborates with other healthcare providers and specialists.

Discuss what to expect as death nears and will be the person who confirms loved one has passed.

Provides patient care in multiple settings: home, assisted living or nursing home, rehabilitation facility, hospital, or at in-patient Hospice Centre.

PRINCETON PLACE REHABILITATION CENTRE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM.

(Jan 2022-feb 2024 )

LTC/SNF: Unit Charge Nurse RN:

Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Delivered medications via oral, G-tube, IV and intramuscular injections, intradermal,

topically, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing change in conditions.

Wound Care, tracheostomy care and Change of PICC line dressings.

New Mexico Surgery Centre, Albuquerque NM.

Feb 2021-Dec 2021)

RN PACU Day Surgery Responsibilities

Planning and providing comprehensive care including but not limited to using Nursing care plan to perform all technical/clinical procedures for post surgery patients.

Collaborating with other health care teams to care for patients, implementing providers order

Assessment of vital signs, pain assessment and all necessary post surgery assessment and monitoring. .

Dispensing and administering medications to patients, oral, IM injections etc.

Assisting the health care provider with regards to treatment and examination of patients.

Applies Nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment &referrals of patients.

Applying appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of patients.

Examine, assess new patients, complete admission protocols and discharge protocols.

Lovelace UNM In-patient Rehabilitation Centre, Albuquerque NM.

Feb 2021-Dec 2021)

RN Floor Nurse Responsibilities

Provide total/holistic nursing care for people with physical disability and chronic illness.

Applies nursing research to clinical practice and participates in nursing research studies

Shares information about the disease processes underlying disabilities and teaches nursing techniques to help clients and their families develop the self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness on the illness-wellness continuum

Prepares clients and their families for future self-management and decision-making responsibilities by fostering clients' independence and goal achievement.

Develops goals, in collaboration with clients, their families, and the rehabilitation team, that are oriented to wellness behavior and are reality based and that encourage socialization with others, and promote maximal independence for patients with disabilities or chronic disabling conditions

Participates in the interdisciplinary team process at team conferences and other team meetings and offers input into team decision making

Intervenes with team members and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the optimal opportunity for recovery is made available

Provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness

Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families

Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients

Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately

Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals

Coordinates a holistic approach to meeting patient's medical, vocational, educational, and environmental needs.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with clients, their families, and health team members and to ensure the fulfilment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement

Acts as a resource and a role model for nursing staff and students and participates in activities such as nursing committees and professional organizations that promote the improvement of nursing care and the advancement of professional rehabilitation nursing

Facilitates community education regarding acceptance of people with disabilities

Applies nursing research to clinical practice and participates in nursing research studies.

Genie Healthcare Staffing.

Metropolitan Detention Centre (MDC), Bernalillo County, NM. March 2020 – Dec 2020.

Correctional Facility RN Responsibilities:

Planning and providing comprehensive care including but not limited to using Nursing care plan to perform all technical/clinical procedures.

Collaborating with other health care teams to care for the inmates, implementing licensed independent providers orders.

Dispensing and administering medications to inmates.

Assisting the health care provider with regards to treatment and examination of inmates.

Applies Nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment and referrals of inmates.

Applying appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates.

Attend to sick calls and responding appropriately to emergency.

Examine and assess new inmates with or without illnesses or injuries and refer them apparently, following the security Policy.

Performing emergency procedures as needed and notify the licensed provider for treatment orders.

Providing Special support and assessment to inmates withdrawing from different types of drugs and alcohol.

Following the CIWA and COWS protocols appropriately for detoxification of inmates.

Documents all care rendered to the inmate and all orders given by the NP or MD over the phone using ALLSCRIPT Electronic Medical Record.

3twelve Health care agency

Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Centre (SNF & LTC)

(Nov 2019- December 2020).

UNIT MANAGER

IDT/MDS notes.

Audited charts daily

and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and

completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of

appropriate patient health education.

Updated patient charts using MatrixCare with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and

case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and

documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and

completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of

appropriate patient health education.

Supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients and

regular changing of position.

Assessment, implementation, and treatment of newly admitted patients

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care

from treatment initiation through to completion.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, intradermal,

topically, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.

Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and recovery.

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Performed glucose testing and covers with sliding scale.

Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- ALBUQUERQUE, NM.

(November 2020- January 2021)

LTAC RN with the following responsibilities:

Observe upwards of 4-5 patients per shift, charted and reported changes in patient’s’ condition, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatments.

Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection.

Develop plan of care that is individualized for the patient.

Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.

Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for adult-geriatric patient population.

Conduct ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition and reprioritize care accordingly.

Report critical values and condition changes to Charge Nurse or Doctors.

Utilize clinical expertise to administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, perform venipuncture, provide wound care, monitor glucose levels and lab values, assist in bedside procedures, monitor various drainage devices.

Recorded patient’s medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Catheter insertion, removal and blood transfusion monitoring.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary members of the health care team to create a plan of care with outcomes that are individualized for each patient based on each diagnosis.

Delegate and provide direct patient care as needed while maintaining patient safety as priority.

Safari Healthcare.

Uptown Rehabilitation Centre Albuquerque, NM.

July 2020 - October 2020

RN LTC/SNF:

Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care

planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive

care to patients.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses

while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Delivered medications via oral, G-tube, IV and intramuscular injections, intradermal,

topically, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate

treatment while managing change in conditions.

Wound Care, tracheostomy care and Change of PICC line dressings.

WESTWAYS STAFFING SERVICES, INC. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

October 2019- June 2020

Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Los Alamos, NM.

RN (Unit Charge Nurse) LTC/ SNF:

Assessment, implementation, and treatment of newly admitted patients

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care

from treatment initiation through to completion.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses

while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, intradermal,

topically, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.

Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care

strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Performed glucose testing and covers with sliding scale.

Updated patient charts using PCC with data such as medications to keep records

current and support accurate treatments.

Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and

case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and

documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education.

Supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients and regular changing of position.

Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter Insertion, G-tube feeding, airway management.

West ways Staffing Services

Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, ABQ, NM

(April 2019 – Sept 2019)

Performed skin and wound care, suctioning and wound vac.

Changed out tracheostomy, gastrostomy site dressing and foley catheters regularly to

prevent infection or other problems.

Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.

Participates in day-to-day clinical care of patients and their families.

Interacting with other group members such as CNA's, LPN's, social workers and

dieticians.

Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect plans of

care.

Provides optimal care for patients. Maintain sterile techniques during wound care.

REFERENCES

Deborah Diaz (UNIT MANAGER)

Location: Princeton Place Rehabilitation Centre Albuquerque, NM.

Phone Number: 915-***-****

E-mail address: ad4j1w@r.postjobfree.com

Emmanuel Okpala (RN, BSN) Floor Nurse

Location: Haven Behavioral Hospital, Albuquerque, NM.

Phone Number: 346-***-****

E-mail address: ad4j1w@r.postjobfree.com

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